Child Fleece Robe DIY (free Pattern) ♥ Fleece Fun

This Child Fleece Robe DIY is perfect for chilly winter nights and mornings. With the softness and warmth of fleece this is sure to be a go to for your little one to snuggle into just before bed. The Child Fleece Robe DIY pattern and instructions are straight forward making this confident beginner project.

Child fleece robe pattern cut and ready to sew with fleecefun free template and tutorial

If you decide to substitute the fleece for terrycloth be sure to use the proper stitching and finish the seams to avoid unraveling. If you use fleece there is no need to worry about finishing the seams as the fleece is soft and won’t unravel.

There’s nothing more comfortable than curling up in a soft fleece robe. My daughter’s have been asking for one for a long time, so drafting this pattern was a perfect excuse to sew them up!

Kids wearing a comfy fleece robe sewn with fleecefun free template and tutorial

The robe includes a generous hood, flowing sleeves, and an attached belt. It is meant to hit around the knees, but it is easy to lengthen if you prefer a longer robe. The front edge is finished off with double fold bias tape and is a great place to add a coordinating or contrasting pop of colour.

I sewed my versions out of a super soft cuddle fleece. My daughters love the warmth and texture; just be prepared for a bit of mess while you are sewing since it does shed! The robe can also be sewn out of regular fleece or terry cloth.

YOU WILL NEED:

1.5 yards cuddle fleece, regular fleece or terry cloth can also be used.
3 yards double fold bias tape, finished width 1/2″
Get the free pattern here.

You might also like the Flannel Nightgown pattern to go with your robe!

Child Fleece Robe DIY (free Pattern) Tutorial

STEP 1 – CUT THE PATTERN PIECES

Cut 2 front/back on fold

2 sleeves on fold

2 hood (mirror images)

for the belt, cut a strip of fleece 5″ x 50″

Fleece Fun’s free pattern located at the end of the post

STEP 2 – Sew CHILD FLEECE ROBE

Pin fronts to back at shoulder seam, right sides facing. Stitch.

Sewing together the pattern pieces to assemble a child fleece robe with the fleecefun free tutorial

Pin the curved edge of the hood pieces together, right sides facing. Stitch.

Step-by-step sewing process for creating a kids fleece bathrobe using fleecefun templates

Next, stitch the hood to the neckline of the child fleece robe, right sides facing, aligning hood in seam with the center back.

Sew your child fleece robe easily with the fleecefun free template and guide

Stitch sleeve into armscye, right sides facing.

Assembling the child fleece robe with easy-to-follow sewing instructions from fleecefun

Sew underarm and side seams, right sides facing.

Stitching the seams for the fleecefun DIY child fleece robe project

Fold sleeve hems 1″ to the wrong side. Topstitch.

Sandwich bias tape to the hood front edge, and robe front and bottom edges. Stitch in one continuous seam. It’s important to finish this edge, while the fleece won’t fray it will stretch and warp if it isn’t finished properly.

STEP 3 – MAKE THE BELT TO COMPLETE THE FLEECE ROBE

Fold the strip in half, right sides facing. Stitch along the edges, leaving an opening for turning.

Creating a cozy belt to finish the child fleece robe using the fleecefun free pattern

Clip the corners, turn right side out, and topstitch along all 4 edges.

Center the belt on the back of the fleece robe and stitch across the belt to keep it in place.

You’ve completed the Child Fleece Robe DIY!

Adding the final touch to the fleecefun child fleece robe by making a matching belt

Download the free CHILD FLEECE ROBE DIY sewing pattern!

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture below and fill up the form to download the .pdf!